VMS DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mike Vardy
Mike has been actively involved in the Victoria arts and culture scene
for over a decade, having written, peformed and produced many shows
over the years. He is currently the Operations Manager of the Victoria
Film Festival, where he handles many of the administrative duties throughout
the year. As one of the founders of the sketch comedy troupe The 30 Cent
Players, Mike has demonstrated ambition, drive and leadership skills that will
benefit the VMS in his role as President. His experience working at the
Victoria Film Festival has given him an even steadier foundation in arts
administration, with a knowledge of funding and external resources that
will serve the VMS well. Mike is a strong supporter of the VMS and VEC,
assisting where he could over the years leading up to his current position.
Besides writing, Mike enjoys spending time with his family - and looks forward
to building stronger relationships within his new family at the VMS.
TREASURER
Jonathan Argue
Jonathan is s strong believer in what the Victoria Multi-Cultural Society (VMS)
stands for and is happy to take the role of Treasurer for the 2009-2010 fiscal year!
He lives in two worlds and employs his background in project management, team
leadership and business analysis to benefit his work with the VMS and his role
as Managing Director of the Impromaniacs Theatre Company Society (now in
it's 20th year of operation). He als brings to the table his experience as Producer
and Funding Coordinator of the VIctoria International Improv Festival 2003, 2004,
2006, 2008 and 2010 - something which will come in handy as he tackles his
new role with the VMS Board of Directors.
SECRETARY
Lori Shreenan
BOARD MEMBERS
Allan F. Wilcox
I am a professional geoscientist and have worked for the Provincial
government's Geological Survey Branch for the past 29 years. I have been
associated with the Intrepid Theatre Society for the past 15 years. For the past
6 years I served on their Board of Directors as President. I am also presently
serving on the Board of Directors of Atomic Vaudeville. I have also been associated
with Scouts Canada for the past 30 years serving as a Beaver, Scout,
Venture and Rover leader as well as being Assistant Regional Commissioner
for Beavers and Ventures/Rovers and as Deputy
Regional Commissioner for Program.
Dave Morris
Dave Morris is a storyteller, poet, improviser and musician. Not only
does he perform regularly, but he also teaches improv workshops
in Victoria and through is work as an associate director for the
Canadian Improv Games. Find our more at
http://www.davemorrisisa.com
Melchor Abubo
Independent artist, traveller, schemer and dreamer.
Melchor aspires to connect the world to a brighter tomorrow
through the many mediums of the arts.
Lisa Cordasco
"As a reporter for CBC Radio for more than 20 years, I have had
the opportunity to watch the evolution of this city from a "quiet, quaint
capital", to a place that offers some of the most exciting community
and performance events anywhere. This is due, in no small part, to the
Victoria Event Centre, which has been at the forefront in offering young
talent an affordable, welcoming environment to hone their craft. I
look forward to helping assist this venue to build on it's
proud past."
Kirk Schwartz
Kirk Schwartz spent seventeen years working in radio for CBC.
For the past five years he has been the Technical Director at
MediaNet where he teaches basis film making skills, audio production
and Final Cut workshops. He is the creative producer of the popular
MediaNet program, "EcoDoc". Kirk has been the TD of MediaNet's
"Dance for the Camera" program for the past four years.
Sam Quinn
Sam Quinn (Ladyfish) is the President and Founder of Sagacity, the
largest, longest-running, registered kink/fetish/alternative lifestyle society
in BC. She is an editor (specializing in scientific and medical books and
journals), and co-owner of Fishability Inc. She has been wiggling her fins
in the BDSM water for years, and she and her partner, Fisherman, are
dedicated to spreading the word about the joys and humor of kind and
the BDSM lifestyle! Sam is always very busy, spreading the kind word at
conferences and workshops including the BIO of Vancouver, UVIC and
Camosun College. Sam is probably the oldest woman ever invited to "hang"
from the ceiling at Victoria art shows and can be found on any given Tuesday
evening doing a stand-up kink comedy at regular Sagacity gatherings!
Saul Anderson
Mike Sheehan
VMS Board Members 
